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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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